Season handover in Schwerin: Rehlinger introduces new era in the Federal Council

Season handover in Schwerin: Rehlinger introduces new era in the Federal Council

On October 3, 2024, Schwerin not only celebrated the day of German unity, but also a significant change in the Federal Council Presidency. Federal Council President Manuela Schwesig handed over the baton to her successor, the Saarland Prime Minister Anke Rehlinger, in a solemn ceremony.

The handover took place as part of a citizens' festival that will continue until Friday. In her farewell speech, Schwesig expressed how proud she was to have represented the community of the federal states last year. "In the Federal Council, we combine expertise from the Baltic Sea to the Alps," she said. The motto of the handover, "set sails", symbolizes the unit, while Rehlinger wants to design the next year under the leadership "Future through Change".

a solemn start for Anke Rehlinger

Rehlinger thanked for the excellent work of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Schwesig and emphasized how important the Federal Council Presidency is for Saarland. "We are looking forward to a Saarland Germany festival with French touch," said Rehlinger. She sees the opportunity to advance Germany when the federal and state governments work together. Her commitment is also evident in the #unit dug campaign, in which she received an apple tree from Schwesig. This initiative aims to plant 100,000 trees for climate protection.

The official election of the new Federal Council President will take place on October 18, 2024 during the 1048th plenary session, with Rehlinger officially taking office on November 1, 2024. This is a significant step in the history of the Federal Council, as two women are at the top for the first time in a row. In addition, the Federal Council Pavilion, which opened on October 2, 2024, offered the citizens the opportunity to find out about the tasks of the constitutional body. They were also able to meet prominent politicians and take part in exciting discussions.

The handover of the relay staff and the celebrations for the Day of German Unity are not only important events in the political calendar, but also show the dynamic cooperation between the federal states, which is of crucial importance for German democracy. The festive character of this change brings a positive signal for the coming months and years in which Anke Rehlinger wants to realize her visions in order to steer Germany in a sustainable and sustainable direction. For more information, the report on www.bundesrat.de A helpful starting point.

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